Cameroon 500 francs Pieter Bruegel The Tower of Babel silver coin 2017

The Cameroon 500 Francs silver coin issued in 2017 is an impressive numismatic homage to one of the most iconic works of Northern Renaissance art — “The Tower of Babel” by Pieter Bruegel the Elder. Struck for the Republic of Cameroon with a face value of 500 Francs CFA, this coin unites biblical symbolism, architectural imagination, and refined modern minting.

The reverse presents a detailed colored reproduction of Bruegel’s legendary painting. The monumental tower rises in spiraling tiers, composed of arches, ramps, windows, staircases, and layered stone structures. Its unfinished upper levels contrast with the densely built lower sections, symbolizing human ambition and divine intervention. Earthy tones of beige, ochre, brown, and muted red dominate the scene, while the surrounding landscape and sky provide depth and scale. The artist’s name “PIETER BRUEGEL” appears along the lower edge of the design.

The obverse features the official coat of arms of the Republic of Cameroon with balanced scales, a central star, shield, crossed fasces, and ribbon, encircled by inscriptions “REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN,” the year 2017, and the denomination “500 FRANCS CFA.”

Minted in silver with a Proof finish, this coin appeals to collectors of art-themed issues, biblical subjects, and certified modern world coins, offering both cultural depth and visual impact.

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